In the first quarter of 2024, Paraguay demonstrated significant economic resilience, with a reported 3.3% increase in exports compared to the same period in the previous year. The Central Bank of Paraguay reported that from January to March 2024, the nation’s exports amounted to $4.127 billion, up from $3.994 billion the previous year. These exports extended […]
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